The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, April 16, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, with the time equally divided until 11:00am. The filing deadline for all second degree amendments to the Cornyn amendment #1120 is 10:30am. By rule, the cloture vote on the Cornyn amendment will begin at approximately 11:00am (1 hour after the Senate convenes including Leader remarks).

At 2:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS, and Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, to be Chairman of National Indian Gaming Commission.

Approximately 11:00am—1 roll call vote

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on the Cornyn amendment #1120 to S.178

Approximately 2:00pm—1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS

2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (voice vote expected)

The cloture vote on Cornyn amendment #1120 has been vitiated. As a result, there will not be a vote at 11:00am. Discussions on the Trafficking bill continue. The next vote will occur at 2:00pm.

Approximately 2:00pm—1 roll call vote, 1 voice vote expected

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS

2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (voice vote expected)

2:02pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Russell C. Deyo to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS

Confirmed: 95-2

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1, Russell Deyo, of New Jersey, to be Under Secretary for Management, DHS; confirmed: 95-2.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.137, 70^th anniversary of Roosevelt University.

Adopted S.Res.138, Providence College Men’s Ice Hockey Team.

Adopted S.Res.139, 20^th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business the following bills, en bloc:

H.R.636, H.R.644, H.R.1295, H.R.1314, and S.984.

Executive Business

Confirmed by voice vote Executive Calendar #51, Jonodev Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

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Last Floor Action:
2:19:51 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on April 17, 2015.

9:00:31 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:35 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:01 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:02 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Collins of GA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:20 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:57 A.M.		ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Smith (NE) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 1105 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
9:16:03 A.M.	H.R. 1105	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200. H.R. 1105 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes.”
9:16:08 A.M.	H.R. 1105	This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 622, H.R. 1105, and H.R. 1195.
9:16:45 A.M.	H.R. 1105	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1105.
10:33:34 A.M.	H.R. 1105	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:33:51 A.M.	H.R. 1105	Mr. Nolan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
10:35:09 A.M.	H.R. 1105	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section at the end of the bill titled Benefits Disallowed in Cases of Gift and Estate Tax Evasion. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
10:43:28 A.M.	H.R. 1105	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:43:40 A.M.	H.R. 1105	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nolan demanded the yeas and nays and pursuant to the order of the House of today, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
10:44:33 A.M.	H.R. 622	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200. H.R. 622 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.”
10:44:38 A.M.	H.R. 622	This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 622, H.R. 1105, and H.R. 1195.
10:45:24 A.M.	H.R. 622	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 622.
11:05:10 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate disagreed to the House amendment, agreed to a request for conference, and appointed conferees to S. Con. Res. 11
11:05:23 A.M.	H.R. 622	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 622.
11:07:30 A.M.	H.R. 622	Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
11:08:11 A.M.	H.R. 622	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike section 2 of the bill and replace it with a new section prohibiting an increase in the deficit or a delay or weakening of efforts to adopt a permanent extension of the election to deduct State and local sales taxes so long as such an extension is accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner. The amendment also adds a section to extend the deduction of state and local general sales tax for one year. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
11:15:45 A.M.	H.R. 622	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:46:48 A.M.	H.R. 622	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 158).
11:55:44 A.M.	H.R. 622	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 272 – 152 (Roll no. 159).
11:55:45 A.M.	H.R. 622	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:56:07 A.M.	H.R. 1105	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1105 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes.”
12:03:08 P.M.	H.R. 1105	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 – 232 (Roll no. 160).
12:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 1105	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 161).
12:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 1105	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:12:40 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House of her reappointment of Dr. Sharon Leon, Fairfax, VA, as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
12:16:07 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Representative Hoyer for the purpose of yielding to Representative McCarthy for discussion of the House schedule for the upcoming week.
12:37:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:48:48 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:13:22 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on April 17. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:44 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, Apr. 17, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 20, 2015, and that the order of the House of Jan. 6, 2015, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:49 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
1:46:20 P.M.		CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP: Mr. Huizenga of MI.
1:46:30 P.M.		The House received a communication from Gabriela Marquez, District Director for the Hon. Tony Carden as. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Marquez notified the House that she has received a grand jury subpoena issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel regarding the subpoena, she will make determinations required under Rule VIII.
1:47:16 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has resumed Special Order speeches.
2:19:39 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:19:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:19:51 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on April 17, 2015.

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